Special Education

    from 6-8pm Granite Grill@ Durfee High School   

• February 27, 2023 CAR- Community Autism Resource "Finding Resources for Autism"  VIRTUAL Meeting  6-8pm   

  Join with Google Meet  meet.google.com/pef-rvgy-zev

  Join by phone  ‪(US) +1 541-630-4067‬ PIN: ‪744 299 452‬#

• March 27, 2023  Kuss Middle School 6-8pm   DDS-The Department of Developmental Services Information Session with Stacy Sousa - Children's & Transitional Coordinator. The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) provides supports for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities including Autism Spectrum Disorder to enhance opportunities to become fully engaged members of their community.  Come find out what programs, services or information may be available for your loved ones.

• April 25, 2023 Silvia School 6-8pm in the Library   The ARC of MA called Widening the Circle

Widening the Circle, which includes Pathways to Friendship, is a collaborative initiative on
social inclusion between the Department of Developmental Services (DDS), The ARC of MA
and several organizations providing residential supports to persons served by DDS.  
Pathways collaborative explores the benefits of relationships between people with disabilities
and people without disabilities, and provides information about resources to help interested
individuals engage in and sustain those relationships. https://thearcofmass.org/friendship/

• May 1 st 6-8pm –Basic Rights

“Basic Rights - Understanding the IEP”
Presented by The Federation (virtual)
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Provides an understanding of the Individual Educational Plan (IEP):

why it is important
how it is developed
what information belongs in each section
what types of services are included
measurable goals
what to do when you receive a proposed IEP, and procedural due process rights for resolving disputes.

Participants must register prior to workshop for access

• June 2023 – TBD